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Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke of Nigeria’s Ekwulobia Diocese with participants at a one-day leadership retreat for National Chaplains and National Presidents of Lay Apostolate groups in Nigeria. Credit: Ekwulobia Diocese

Cardinal Urges Nigerian Laity to “actively” Engage in Country’s Politics

Jul 17, 2023

Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke of Nigeria’s Ekwulobia Diocese has urged the Laity in the West African nation to “actively” engage in the country’s politics.

Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke of Nigeria’s Ekwulobia Diocese. Credit: Nigeria Catholic Network

Showcase Jesus’ “servant-style leadership qualities”: Cardinal to Nigeria’s Catholic Laity

Jul 15, 2023

The Laity in Nigeria have been called upon to manifest servant leadership traits after the example of Jesus Christ.

Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke of Nigeria’s Ekwulobia Diocese. Credit: Nigeria Catholic Network

Cardinal in Nigeria Cautions against “evil bills”, Urges Christian Legislators to Be Vocal

Jul 15, 2023

Peter Ebere Cardinal Okpaleke, the Local Ordinary of Nigeria’s Ekwulobia Diocese, has cautioned against Bills that seek to negate gains the West African nation has made in the practice of religion, describing them as “evil bills”.

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